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Three US Aircraft Carriers Operate in the Middle East
The US military has deployed three aircraft carriers in the Middle East, marking a significant military presence in the region. This deployment coincides with heightened tensions involving Iran. (sources: aljazeera, thehill, militarytimes, businessinsider, washingtonpost)
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The US military is now operating three aircraft carriers in the Middle East for the first time in over two decades. This move is part of a broader strategy to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
- The three aircraft carriers are USS Abraham Lincoln, USS George H.W. Bush, and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
- The US military has redirected 34 vessels as part of the blockade on Iran's ports.
- The deployment occurs amid fragile truce conditions and rising tensions in the region.
Why it matters
This deployment reflects the US's commitment to maintaining a military presence in the Middle East amid ongoing tensions.
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aljazeeraUS has three aircraft carriers in the Middle East for first time since 2003thehill3 carriers operating in Middle East for first time in decadesmilitarytimesThree’s company: Trio of US carriers operating in Middle East for first time in decadesbusinessinsiderThe command overseeing US forces in the Middle East just got a third aircraft carrier — and a lot more firepower